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simmytbone · 12-02-2012, 06:47 PM

Hey guys,

30 years ago

Famed Singer/Songwriter/Musician John Mellencamp who was then known as John Cougar scored his 1st Big Album on the Pop Album Chart in Canada and in America entitled American Fool

The Album went Quintuple Platinum and went to #1 on the Pop Album Chart in Canada and America

2 of the songs from that album went Gold in the USA and Platinum in Canada

"Hurt So Good" and Jack & Diane"

Hurt So Good reached #2 on the Pop Chart and it became a #1 Hit in Canada and on American Mainstream while Jack & Diane became his 1st #1 Pop Hit in Canada and in America and it was Top 5 on American Mainstream peaking @ #3

and now, 30 years later, John Mellencamp continues to sing, tour and appear on television series and specials

and that's your look at a moment from 30 years ago

John Mellencamp becomes an American Fool

and now, here are the 2 songs from that album

Check'em out!

"Hurt So Good"
His 1st American Top 5 Pop Hit and his 1st #1 Pop Hit in Canada and 1st #1 Mainstream Hit
His 1st American Gold Single and his 1st Canadian Platinum Single

"Jack & Diane"
His 1st #1 Pop Hit in America and His 2nd #1 Pop Hit in Canada
His 2nd American Gold Single and his 2nd Canadian Platinum Single

TheCars1986 · 12-05-2012, 01:34 PM

Love this album. It was what got me into Mellencamp and eventually made me a Mellenhead.

Zoneboy · 12-05-2012, 01:59 PM

It's a good album although I got sick of "Jack & Diane" rather quick. You also forgot "Hand to Hold On to" which was the 3rd single from the Lp

TheCars1986 · 12-06-2012, 10:06 AM

IMO, the best song off of the album is "Thundering Hearts". Although it was never released as a single, it was the 4th song off of the album that got substantial radio airplay, and I believe it charted on Billboard's rock songs chart.

12-02-2012, 06:47 PM	#1
simmytbone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,513	30 years ago; John Mellencamp becomes an American Fool Hey guys, 30 years ago Famed Singer/Songwriter/Musician John Mellencamp who was then known as John Cougar scored his 1st Big Album on the Pop Album Chart in Canada and in America entitled American Fool The Album went Quintuple Platinum and went to #1 on the Pop Album Chart in Canada and America 2 of the songs from that album went Gold in the USA and Platinum in Canada "Hurt So Good" and Jack & Diane" Hurt So Good reached #2 on the Pop Chart and it became a #1 Hit in Canada and on American Mainstream while Jack & Diane became his 1st #1 Pop Hit in Canada and in America and it was Top 5 on American Mainstream peaking @ #3 and now, 30 years later, John Mellencamp continues to sing, tour and appear on television series and specials and that's your look at a moment from 30 years ago John Mellencamp becomes an American Fool and now, here are the 2 songs from that album Check'em out! "Hurt So Good" His 1st American Top 5 Pop Hit and his 1st #1 Pop Hit in Canada and 1st #1 Mainstream Hit His 1st American Gold Single and his 1st Canadian Platinum Single "Jack & Diane" His 1st #1 Pop Hit in America and His 2nd #1 Pop Hit in Canada His 2nd American Gold Single and his 2nd Canadian Platinum Single
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12-05-2012, 01:34 PM	#2
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,606	Love this album. It was what got me into Mellencamp and eventually made me a Mellenhead.

12-05-2012, 01:59 PM	#3
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	It's a good album although I got sick of "Jack & Diane" rather quick. You also forgot "Hand to Hold On to" which was the 3rd single from the Lp
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12-06-2012, 10:06 AM	#4
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,606	IMO, the best song off of the album is "Thundering Hearts". Although it was never released as a single, it was the 4th song off of the album that got substantial radio airplay, and I believe it charted on Billboard's rock songs chart.